In a high-stakes meeting that blended climate ambition with trade realities, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and EU climate chief Maros Sefcovic greenlit expanded cooperation at Tuesday's Environment and Climate Dialogue in Brussels. The fifth annual talks came with a dual message: Let's save the planet together , but let's also sort out those electric vehicle tariffs .
Ding emphasized China's 2030 carbon peak and 2060 neutrality targets are 'what we need to do' rather than external demands. The Communist Party leader highlighted China's 'remarkable results' in renewable energy adoption and pollution control, positioning the country as a climate action heavyweight .
But the conversation got spicy when discussing EVs . Ding called proposed EU tariffs on Chinese electric cars 'typical protectionism' that could hinder global climate efforts. Both sides agreed to resolve disputes through dialogue, with Sefcovic affirming the EU's willingness to 'properly handle differences.'
The climate bromance isn't all stormy weather though . Partners identified fresh collaboration areas:
Joint green tech innovation
Plastic pollution solutions
Chemical management systems
As the UN's COP29 climate summit approaches, this dialogue sets the stage for China-EU leadership in what Sefcovic called 'global environmental governance' – proving even rivals can find common ground when Earth's future is at stake .
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. Ding called proposed EU tariffs on Chinese electric cars 'typical protectionism' that could hinder global climate efforts. Both sides agreed to resolve disputes through dialogue, with Sefcovic affirming the EU's willingness to 'properly handle differences.'
. Partners identified fresh collaboration areas:
Joint green tech innovation
Plastic pollution solutions
Chemical management systems
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